Hamptons Kids' Weekend Calendar, Columbus Day Edition
This Columbus Day weekend in the Hamptons, kids from toddlers through teens have plenty of fun activities to choose from, including Rocket Day at CMEE and the Family Film Festival at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.
And get a head start on the weekend with Thursday events too.
Thursday, October 9
THE MAIZE AT FAIRVIEW FARM
11 a.m.–6 p.m. Through 11/9. Enjoy the beauty of eight acres of 10-feet-tall corn! Wide, comfortable pathways with an intricate design. Two bridges provide views of surrounding farmland, Mecox Bay and Atlantic Ocean. $10/$8 for kids 11 and under. Fairview Farm at Mecox, 69 Horsemill Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6154 fairviewfarmatmecox.com
LEGO MANIA! AT HAMPTON LIBRARY
3:30–4:30 p.m. Create anything you like with Legos at the library. A great chance for kids to have fun and parents to relax and socialize. Weekly Lego challenges. Lego donations always appreciated. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
PAWS TO READ AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
4 p.m. For kids K–6 who want to practice their readings skills to a dog. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810 amaglibrary.org
Friday, October 10
PUPPET PLAYGROUP AT GOAT ON A BOAT
9–10 a.m. Free play, songs, games, circle fun and a puppet show with Minkie the Monkey. Drop-in $25, membership/punch card $200. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 East Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL AT AMAGANSETT LIBRARY
10–11 a.m. For caregivers and kids through 3 years old. Constructive play encourages early learning. Playtime and circle time with songs and rhymes. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
STAR WARS READS DAY
10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. May the force be with you at the library. Crafts and Star Wars-themed fun all day long. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org
MOMMY AND ME AT SWEET WOODLAND FARM
11 a.m. Meet farm animals, hear a story, sing a song and more. Open to kids ages 2–4. $90 for 6 classes, $20 drop-in. Discounts for siblings. Sweet Woodland Farm, 45 Old Squires Road, Hampton Bays. 631-594-1789
MOVIES AND MUNCHIES AT ROGERS LIBRARY
4 p.m. Movies in the Teen Room with hot buttered popcorn. Register online in advance. Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 myrml.org
Saturday, October 11
PIONEER KIDS AT SWEET WOODLAND FARM
10 a.m.–noon. Meet farm animals, sow seeds and learn about the life of plants. Open to kids ages 5–10. $120 for 6 classes, $25 drop-in. Discounts for siblings. Sweet Woodland Farm, 45 Old Squires Road, Hampton Bays. 631-594-1789
FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL AT WHBPAC
11 a.m. Live action and animated shorts for all ages. Free admission. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-1500 whbpac.org
WöLFFER HARVEST PARTY
Noon–5 p.m. Bountiful lunch, complete with wine, cider, barrel-rolling, face painting, hayrides and live music by Nancy Atlas. $135 adults/$125 wine club members/$65 4–12/free kids under 3. Wölffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. wolffer.com. This event will sell out.
Sunday, October 12
SOFO: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT – NATURE’S CAMOUFLAGE
10 a.m. For kids 3–6. Participants will use their eyes and ears to find animals hiding in plain sight. $7 per adult/$5 per child 3–12 years/free for kids 2 and under. Call for reservations and specific meeting places. South Fork Natural History Museum, 631-537-9735 sofo.org
CMEE ROCKET DAY
10 a.m.–noon. Children’s Museum of the East End presents its second annual Rocket Day, a free public event. Make and launch your own rockets. The rain date is Monday, October 13. 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton.
COSTUME SUNDAYS AT AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
2–3 p.m. Come to the library for a series of costume workshops. Older siblings and friends welcome as helpers. Amagansett Free Library, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
Monday, October 13
COLUMBUS DAY MINI CAMP AT THE GREEN SCHOOL
9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. For kids 3–8. Explore and discover through stories, music, themed art project, pony ride and more. Finish with a treasure hunt. Advance registration required by 10/10, address provided upon registration. $85. The Green School, Sagaponack. 631-237-1148 theartfarms.org